Windows 8 does not accept the product key

About 3 years ago I bought Windows 8 Pro (64-bit). In the meantime, I reinstalled the system a good several times because of some strange accidents (see my other question). Now, I tried to reinstall it again, until Windows 10 comes out, but activation does not accept the key. I read on other forums that this is probably beyond the limit of activations.

Is there a way to reset the key or am I forced to buy a second?

Thank you

Mario

Hello Mario,

Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

1. you made any hardware or software changes to the Surface before the show?
2. do you receive a code or a message when you say, 'activation does not accept the key?

Thank you for details on the question and your efforts to resolve.

This problem may occur because corrupt Windows activation files or parameters.

I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:
To activate the phone and check.
Refer to this article:
Get help from Microsoft Windows activation
https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/950929

If this does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:
Please refer to the suggestions of nobody611 responded on 4 December 2012 and check the issue.
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-windows_install/Windows-8-activation-after-clean-install-does-not/01047349-516A-485f-b88d-68c1c9ac0e9c

Note: Serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

I hope this information helps.

Please let us know if you need more help.

Thank you

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